| Coverage : The Illinois Quiz aims to test your knowledge on some fun and trivial information on Illinois State. |
| 1. | The Home Insurance building was built in Illinois and is considered the world's first skyscraper. When was it completed? |
| a. | | 1885 |
| b. | | 1887 |
| c. | | 1889 |
| d. | | 1900 |
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| 2. | The tallest building in North America is home to Illinois. What is the name of this building? |
| a. | | John Hancock Center |
| b. | | Petronas Tower |
| c. | | Empire State |
| d. | | Sears Tower |
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| 3. | Metropolis is the home of Superman. Does it really exist in Illinois? |
| a. | | Yes |
| b. | | No |
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| 4. | Springfield is the state capital of Illinois. What was its former state capital? |
| a. | | Kaskaskia |
| b. | | Vandalia |
| c. | | Both a and b |
| d. | | None of the above |
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| 5. | What is Illinois' official state dance? |
| a. | | Hula |
| b. | | The Shag |
| c. | | Square dance |
| d. | | Polka |
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| 6. | What is Illinois' official state bird? |
| a. | | Cardinal |
| b. | | Chickadee |
| c. | | Robin |
| d. | | Nene |
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| 7. | What is Illinois' official state tree? |
| a. | | Western white pine |
| b. | | Scarlet oak |
| c. | | Live oak |
| d. | | White oak |
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| 8. | Where is the lowest geographic point in Illinois State? |
| a. | | Atlantic Ocean |
| b. | | Mississippi river |
| c. | | Ohio River |
| d. | | St. Francis River |
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| 9. | Where is the highest geographic point in Illinois State? |
| a. | | Charles Mound |
| b. | | Timms Hill |
| c. | | Gannett Peak |
| d. | | Mt. Rogers |
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| 10. | What are the border states of Illinois? |
| a. | | Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri, and Wisconsin |
| b. | | Delaware, New York, and Pennsylvania |
| c. | | Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas |
| d. | | Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota |
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| 11. | What is the language origin of the Illinois state name? |
| a. | | Latin |
| b. | | French |
| c. | | Algonquin |
| d. | | Sioux |
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| 12. | What is Illinois State's nickname? |
| a. | | Land of Lincoln |
| b. | | Prairie State |
| c. | | Both a and b |
| d. | | None of the above |
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